Demographics & People — Wellman, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,539 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 639 |
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| Family Households | 349 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.049 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,476 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 580 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 435 |
| Irish | 185 |
| English | 158 |
| Other groups | 152 |
| American | 123 |
| Scottish | 52 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| Norwegian | 32 |
| Swiss | 30 |
Language
| English Only | 1,398 |
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| Spanish | 26 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,462 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 43 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,139 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wellman, Iowa.
